Joseph P. Pozen

Special Counsel

Joe Pozen is a litigation Special Counsel who handles cases nationwide representing clients in business conflict disputes, personal injury litigation, insurance coverage cases and professional liability matters. His experience in a broad range of legal matters enables him to bring a well- rounded and informed approach to address our clients' concerns. Joe recently successfully defended a corporation in a trial in which $60 million in damages were claimed. In another recent trial, Joe convinced the court to rule in favor of his client in a railroad indemnity dispute. To achieve a successful but cost effective outcome, Joe confers with clients to balance the speedy resolution of these disputes with the careful protection of each client's long-term interests. Although Joe will take a client's case to trial when the circumstances call for it, he is just as proud of the many times he has won a case by motion practice before the client incurs the cost and disruption of appearing at trial.

As counsel for insurance companies, Joe provides policy interpretation and coverage advice, legal representation in disputes with policy holders or other insurance companies, and has assisted several clients in drafting policy language.

He has also been selected to the prestigious "Leading Lawyers" list published by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.

Joe was an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1985.

Publications

Panel speaker at American Short Line Railroad Association's Railroad Liability Conference, "Don't Tread on Me: A Look at Trespasser Prevention Programs." June 7, 2011.

Patrick McCarthy v. Sterling Chemical Co., 951 N.E.2d 441 (Ohio App. 2011) Obtained directed verdict after eight weeks of trial for railcar maintenance company in a case brought on behalf of a 26 year old father of two left in vegetative state following explosion of tank car; affirmed on appeal.

Selective Ins. Co. v. City of Paris, 681 F.Supp.2d 975 (C.D. Ill. 2010) Won summary judgment for one of city's liability insurance companies, proving that the insurer's policy did not cover a claim brought by two men convicted of murder, but released after 16 years.

Wilson v. Leitner, No. C4-99-7770 (Dist. Ct. Anoka Cty., Minn. 2002) Awarded defense verdict at conclusion of plaintiff's case in professional liability suit against CPA brought by former clients who had been penalized by IRS for underpayment of taxes and improper accounting practices.